DREAM Technical Academy vs Kennedy Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
DREAM Technical Academy
Willmar · Charter high · Grades 7–12
72 students
Kennedy Elementary
Willmar · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
672 students
| Measure | DREAM Technical Academy Willmar, Minnesota | Kennedy Elementary Willmar, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #423 of 433 | #717 of 923 |
| National rank | #16036 of 16,910 | #26364 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 72 | 672 |
| Enrollment | 72 | 672 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.6% | 68.5% |
| Students per teacher | 24.0 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 46% |
| city | Willmar | Willmar |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kennedy Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.2 vs 15.1).
- •Kennedy Elementary does better on math proficiency (46% vs 5%).
- •Kennedy Elementary does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 24.5%).
- •Kennedy Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.5% vs 80.6%).
- •Kennedy Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 24.0).
- •Kennedy Elementary is the larger school with 672 students compared with 72.
- •DREAM Technical Academy is a charter school while Kennedy Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is DREAM Technical Academy better than Kennedy Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Kennedy Elementary ranks higher (48.2 vs 15.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are DREAM Technical Academy and Kennedy Elementary?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Willmar and Willmar in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
DREAM Technical Academy: 72. Kennedy Elementary: 672. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do DREAM Technical Academy and Kennedy Elementary rank in Minnesota?
DREAM Technical Academy is 423rd of 433 and Kennedy Elementary is 717th of 923 among high schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).